Residents have become increasing concerned about the safety of the environment after heaps of rubbish was seen piling up in an area near Old Main Road. Residents were concerned that the area is becoming an illegal dumping spot however investigations conducted have revealed the occupants of the land are using rubble to build a platform.
There was also a note worthy concern when residents allegedly spotted a DSW truck ‘illegally dumping’ in the area. Their concerns grew since the ‘illegal dumping’ site is situated in an area which the Amanzimtoti River flows through. Residents from the area who claim to have seen the DSW truck dumping, believe that if the problem is not resolved immediately, the river will become heavily polluted.
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In an interview with the SUN, a resident who wished to remain anonymous said they fear the garbage will wash out into the sea. “Illegal dumping should not be tolerated in any community. However, the Amanzimtoti River flows through the area and this to us, is extremely worrying. People are battling to clean up the beaches, and if the garbage ends up on the beach, it is going to be troublesome. DSW should also be held accountable. The area should be cleaned up as soon as possible.”
However the investigations conducted by ward 73 councillor, Andre Beetge revealed that the occupant of the land, essentially located within the constraints of the Ingonyama trust area, is hoping to establish a platform by using building rubble and other mediums.
“Irrespective of this being a relative common practice, concern was raised when the participation of DSW vehicles were noted, as essentially the same commodities are required as part of the integrate workings of a landfill site. The matter has been handed to the department for investigation and report back,” said Beetge.
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Beetge said his main concern is that the municipal truck has been observed to be assisting to build up the area in question.
“This practice is against their mandate as municipal workers. The rubble should be moved to a landfill site and not a residential area,” he added.
eThekwini Municipality spokesperson Msawakhe Mayisela said the relevant department has been tasked to investigate the matter.
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